NEWPORT, RI – October 8, 2020 – Lila Delman Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of the ‘Samuel Tilton House’, 12 Sunnyside Place, in Newport for $2,200,000. Douglas Kohler, Lila Delman Sales Associate, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer in this transaction.
Year-to-date, Lila Delman maintains the highest market share for sold residential property in Newport across all price points and specific to $1,000,000+ transactions. As an individual associate, Douglas Kohler ranks as one of the top 25 associates on Aquidneck Island based on 2020 closed sales volume.
“Collectively, Lila Delman and I share a true passion for the preservation of historic homes,” commented Douglas Kohler. “I was thrilled to help my seller identify a buyer who intends to pay great respect to the historic significance of this important Newport property.”
Completed in 1882 and designed by noted architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, this spectacular residence represents an incredible piece of Newport’s architectural heritage. Exterior materials include cantilevered Stonington granite, painted timbers, brick chimneys, and courses of cedar shingles trimmed in animated patterns. Sgraffito, a combination of glass, shells and pebbles with stucco, form textured “paintings” on the structure. Inside, the home is adorned with original carved wood intricacies, including rich paneling, mantels, and detailed moldings. Measuring 6,342 square feet, key features include eight bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms, a two story music room and D. Turno painted glass and lead windows.
*This representation is based on information from the Rhode Island State Wide MLS for the period of January 1, 2020 – October 8, 2020. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.